Licensing Q & A – Post-Graduate Degree Experience Credit

Q: Will my PhD or MSc count towards my required experience for PEO or APEGA?

I have an engineering PhD from the University of Alberta, a thesis-based MSc degree in geotechnical engineering from another country, and a BSc in civil engineering. I am registered as an EIT (engineer in training) with APEGA but am living and working in Ontario so I want to apply for my PEng through PEO.
Will my PhD and MSc research be counted towards the required 24 months of experience?

A: Great question!

PEO no longer gives any credit for doing a Master's, PhD or both.
APEGA gives up to a total of 24 months of credit.
In Alberta, they are looking for a thesis-based master's or Ph.D.

We're happy to help with your licensing steps. As this relates to your experience, please visit our 22 CBA (APEGA applicants) or our 34 CBA page for PEO applicants.